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July 6, 2026

Londoners With Mental Health Issues Create Therapeutic Mosaics to Beautify the City

Arts and crafts have been shown to improve mental health, but not everyone has the opportunity to take part in creative activities. The Hackney Mosaic Project in East London is changing that by bringing together people affected by addiction and mental health challenges to create colorful public mosaics. The Hackney Mosaic Project was first set up by mosaicist Tessa Hunkin in 2011.

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July 1, 2026

Here’s How To Help Those Affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes

Embed from Getty Images On June 24, two earthquakes with respective magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, destroying dozens of buildings in a matter of seconds. As of writing, the government reports there are over 1,700 dead and 5,000 injured, with many more missing as the rescue labors continue. Six days after the tragedy, there were still glimmers of hope, as a handful of survivors have been pulled from rubble.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.